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Update: Lab Owner Convicted in Fraud Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 11/14/2024 | 0

Complaint alleged he paid kickbacks for the solicitation of genetic tests.

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Former Plastic Surgeon Agrees to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 11/12/2024 | 0

He allegedly claimed that cosmetic procedures were medically necessary and more complicated than those performed.

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Business Owner Convicted

By Maureen Patterson | 11/07/2024 | 0

Patients who refused injections risked being turned away and suffering medication withdrawals.

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Update: Doctor Sentenced in $54 Million Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 11/05/2024 | 0

Beneficiaries were targeted by telemarketing campaigns and at health fairs.

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Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 11/01/2024 | 0

He allegedly used false diagnoses to order unnecessary brain scans.

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Update: Doctor Sentenced for Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 10/30/2024 | 0

He admitted to falsely creating patient records to conceal and avoid detection.

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Former Pharmacist Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 10/25/2024 | 0

She billed for medications that were not dispensed to customers.

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Business Owner Convicted in $160 Million Fraud Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 10/24/2024 | 0

He targeted elderly diabetic patients who are dependent on diabetic testing supplies.

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Scam May Risk People’s Health

By Maureen Patterson | 10/18/2024 | 0

They receive neck, back, and other braces without seeing a doctor.

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Doctor, Practice Pay $3.8 Million

By Maureen Patterson | 10/16/2024 | 0

Settlement resolves allegations that include disguising providers and unbundling.

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